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SIVABALAN.L
II YEAR CIVIL-B
VEC
CHENNAI-66
Unit –I
1. Define fluid?
A fluid is a substance having a property to flow easily.
Example: liquid, vapour, gas.
2. Define fluid mechanics?
Fluid mechanics is a branch of science which deals with property and behaviour of fluids
at rest and in motion.
3.Define fluid statics?
The study of fluids at rest is called fluid statics .
4.Define fluid kinematics?
The study of fluids in motion where pressure forces are not considered is called fluid
kinematics.
5.What is the SI unit of density ? 3
The SI unit of density is kg/m .
Example: Density of water is 1000 kg/m3.
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It is the ratio of volume to the mass of a fluid. It is denoted by υ.Its unit is m /kg.
υ= volume of fluid
Mass of fluid
υ=V/m m3/kg
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i.e, s = density of liquid
density of water
s = density of gas
density of air
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8.Define viscosity?
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It is defined as the resisting property of liquid to its flow corresponding to its adjacent
layers.
9. Which one of the following has high viscosity, (i) water or (ii) lubricating oil?
Lubricating oil has high viscosity.
14.What is compressibility?
Compressibility is the property of fluid which undergoes change in volume under
various pressure conditions.
Compressibility, β = (d Vol/ Vol) / dp (m2/N)
17.Define capillarity?
It is the phenomenon of rise or fall of liquid surface relative to out side liquid surface
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23. Definepecificweight?
Specific weight3 is defined as the ratio of weight of fluid to its volume .
Its unit is N/m .
i.e, w = W/V N/m3=ρg
w water = 9810 N/m3
27.Give the units of viscosity in (i) MKS (ii) CGS and (iii) SI systems?
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29.What is cause for viscosity?
The causes for the viscosity are
(i) inter molecular force of cohesion and
(ii) moment of molecules being exchanged .
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P 1/v at constant t :pv= a constant
V 1/p at constant t
39.Define Avogadro’s . law?
Avogadro‟s law states that equal volume of gases at the same temperature and pressure
contains equal number of molecules. It is given by pv=nRT
Where r gas constant
N Avogadro number
41.Give the equation for the effect of surface tension on a liquid droplet.
The equation is given by P = 4ζ
d
where P = pressure intensity inside the
droplet. ζ = surface tension of liquid.
d = diameter of droplet.
46.Give the values for angle of contact for (1) mercury and glass tube (2) water and
glass tube.
The values for the angle of contact θ for,
(1)mercury and glass tubes θ = 128º
(2) water and glass tubes θ = 0º
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be incompressible only when there is a change in volume of a
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liquid that occurs under smaller pressure variation.
A flow is said to be viscous if the Renold‟s number is less than 2000 (or) the flows in
layers ie. Re <2000 .
Where
pressure
P1-P2 / ρg = Loss of head
Ū = Average velocity
µ = Coefficient of viscosity
D = Diameter of pipe
L. =Length ofpipe
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Umax / Ū = ¼ µ (-ðp/ðx ) R2/ ⅛ µ (-ðp/ðx ) R2
Umax / Ū =2
4) Define kinetic energy correction factor?
Kinetic energy factor is defined as the ratio of the kinetic energy of the flow per sec
based on actual velocity across a section to the kinetic energy of the flow per sec based on
average velocity across the same section. It is denoted by (α).
K. E factor (α) = K.E per sec based on actual velocity / K.E per sec based on Average velocity .
6) Give the expression for the loss of head due to friction in viscous flow ?
Where
f = Coefficient of friction between pipe and fluid
Re = Renolds number
8) What is the expression for head loss due to friction in Darcy formula ?
hf = 4fLV2 / 2gD
Where
f = Coefficient of friction in pipe
L = Length of the pipe
D = Diameter of pipe
V = velocity of the fluid
9) What are the factors influencing the frictional loss in pipe flow ?
Frictionalresistance for theturbulentflow is
i. Proportional to vn where v varies from 1.5 to 2.0 .
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Proportional to the area of surface in contact .
iv. Independent of pressure .
v. Depend on the nature of the surface in contact .
10) What are the factors to the determined when viscous fluid flows through the circular
pipe ?
The factors to the determined as
Ū= ⅛ µ (-ðp/ðx ) R2
Where R = Radius of the pipe
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U = ¼ µ (-ðp/ðx ) (R2-r2)
Where R = Radius of the pipe
r = Radius of the fluid element
13) What do you understand by the terms a) major energy losses , b) minor energy losses
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This loss due to friction and it is calculated by Darcy weis bach formula and chezy‟s formula .
Minor energy losses :-
This is due to
i.Sudden expansion in pipe .
ii. Sudden contraction in pipe .
iii. Bend in pipe .
iv. Due to obstruction in pipe .
14) How will you determine the loss of head due to friction in pipes?
Darcy weis-bach
hf = 4fLV2 / 2gD
Where
hf = Loss of head due to friction .
f = Coefficient of friction in pipe .
D = Diameter of pipe .
L = Length of the pipe
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V.= C √mi
Where
i = hf / l
15) Give an expression for loss of head due to sudden enlargement of the pipe :-
he = (V1-V2)2 2g
/
Where
he = Loss of head due to sudden enlargement of pipe .
V1 = Velocity of flow at section 1-1
V2 = Velocity of flow at section 2-2
16) Give an expression for loss of head due to sudden contraction : -
hc =0.5 V2 2g
/
Where
hc = Loss of head due to sudden contraction .
V = Velocity at outlet of pipe.
17) Give an expression for loss of head at the entrance of the pipe : -
hi =0.5V2 2g
/
where
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hi = Loss of head at entrance of pipe .
V = Velocity of liquid at inlet and outlet of the pipe .
18) Derive the expression for drop of pressure for a given length of a pipe :-
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of head due to an obstruction in pipe
Loss of head due to an obstruction
= V2 / 2g ( A/ Cc (A-a ) -1 )2
Where
A = area of pipe
a = Max area of obstruction V
= Velocity of liquid in pipe
A-a = Area of flow of liquid at section 1-1
21) Define the terms a) Hydraulic gradient line [HGL]
b) Total Energy line [TEL]
a) Hydraulic gradient line :-
Hydraulic gradient line is defined as the line which gives the sum of pressure head
and datum head of a flowing fluid in apipe with respect the reference line .
Sypon is along bend pipe which is used to transfer liquid from a reservoir at a higher
elevation to another reservoir at a lower level .
Uses of sypon : -
1. To carry water from one reservoir to another reservoir separated by ahill ridge .
2. To empty a channel not provided with any outlet sluice .
25) What does the pressure rise due to water hammer in pipes depends on?
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Time taken to close the valve .
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Elastic properties of the material of the pipe .
26) What is the condition for maximum power transmitted through a nozzle ?
hf = H / 3
It states that power transmitted through nozzle is maximum when loss of head due to
friction in pipe is one third of the total head supplied at the inlet of pipe .
27 ) Whatarethebasicducatiostosolvethe in flow through branched pipes?
i. Continuity equation .
ii. Bernoulli‟s formula .
iii. Darcy weisbach equation .
L1/d15+L2/d25 +L3/d35 = L / d5
Where
L1, d1 = Length and diameter of the pipe 1
L2, d2 = Length and diameter of the pipe 2
L3, d3 = Length and diameter of the pipe 3
29 Write the expression for shear stress?
Shear stress δ = - (∂p/∂x) (r/2) δmax
= - (∂p/∂x) (R/2)
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surface of the plate the thickness of boundary layer is small and flow is
laminar. This layer of fluid is said to be laminar boundary layer.
The length of the plate from the leading edge, upto which laminar boundary layer exists is called as
laminar zone. In this zone the velocity profile is parabolic.
16. Define transition zone.
After laminar zone, the laminar boundary layer becomes unstable and the fluid motion transformed to
turbulent boundary layer. This short length over which the changes taking place is called as transition
zone.
17. Define Turbulent boundary.
Further downstream of transition zone, the boundary layer is turbulent and continuous to grow
in thickness. This layer of boundary is called turbulent boundary layer.
18. Define Laminar sub Layer
In the turbulent boundary layer zone, adjacent to the solid surface of the plate the velocity
variation is influenced by viscous effects. Due to very small thickness, the velocity distribution is almost
linear. This region is known as laminar sub layer.
19. Define Boundary layer Thickness.
It is defined as the distance from the solid boundary measured in y-direction to the point, where the
velocity of fluid is approximately equal to 0.99 times the free stream velocity (U) of the fluid.
It is denoted by δ.
20. List the various types of boundary layer thickness.
Displacement thickness(δ*), Momentum thickness(θ), Energy thickness(δ**)
21. Define displacement thickness.
The displacement thickness (δ) is defined as the distance by which the boundary should be displaced to
compensate for the reduction in flow rate on account of boundary layer formation.
δ* = ∫ [ 1 – (u/U) ] dy
22. Define momentum thickness.
The momentum thickness (θ) is defined as the distance by which the boundary should be displaced to
compensate for the reduction in momentum of the flowing fluid on account of boundary layer formation.
θ = ∫ [ (u/U) – (u/U)2 ] dy
23. Define energy thickness
The energy thickness (δ**) is defined as the distance by which the boundary should be
displaced to compensate for the reduction in kinetic energy of the flowing fluid on account of boundary
layer formation.
δ** = ∫ [ (u/U) – (u/U)3 ] dy
24. What is meant by energy loss in a pipe?
When the fluid flows through a pipe, it looses some energy or head due to frictional resistance and other
reasons. It is called energy loss. The losses are classified as; Major losses and Minor losses
25. Explain the major losses in a pipe.
The major energy losses in a pipe is mainly due to the frictional resistance caused by the shear force
between the fluid particles and boundary walls of the pipe and also due to viscosity of the fluid.
26. Explain minor losses in a pipe.
The loss of energy or head due to change of velocity of the flowing fluid in magnitude or direction is
called minor losses. It includes: sudden expansion of the pipe, sudden contraction of the pipe, bend in a
pipe, pipe fittings and obstruction in the pipe, etc.
27. State Darcy-Weisbach equation OR What is the expression for head loss due to friction?
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hf = 4flv / 2gd
where, hf = Head loss due to friction (m), L = Length of the pipe (m),
d = Diameter of the pipe (m), V = Velocity of flow (m/sec) f =
Coefficient of friction
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28. What are the factors influencing the frictional loss in pipe flow?
Frictional resistance for the turbulent flow is,
i. Proportional to vn where v varies from 1.5 to 2.0.
ii. Proportional to the density of fluid.
iii. Proportional to the area of surface in contact.
iv. Independent of pressure.
v. Depend on the nature of the surface in contact.
29. Write the expression for loss of head due to sudden enlargement of the pipe.
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hexp = (V1-V2) /2g
Where, hexp = Loss of head due to sudden enlargement of pipe. V1 =
Velocity of flow at pipe 1; V2 = Velocity of flow at pipe 2.
30. Write the expression for loss of head due to sudden contraction.
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hcon =0.5 V /2g
hcon = Loss of head due to sudden contraction. V = Velocity at outlet of pipe. 31.
Write the expression for loss of head at the entrance of the pipe.
hi =0.5V2/2g
hi = Loss of head at entrance of pipe. V = Velocity of liquid at inlet of the pipe. 32.
Write the expression for loss of head at exit of the pipe.
ho = V2/2g
where, ho = Loss of head at exit of the pipe. V = Velocity of liquid at inlet and outlet of the pipe. 33. Give
an expression for loss of head due to an obstruction in pipe
Loss of head due to an obstruction = V2 / 2g ( A/ Cc (A-a ) -1 )2 Where,
A = area of pipe, a = Max area of obstruction,
V = Velocity of liquid in pipe A-a = Area of flow of liquid at section 1-1 34.
What is compound pipe or pipes in series?
When the pipes of different length and different diameters are connected end to end, then the pipes are
called as compound pipes or pipes in series.
35. What is mean by parallel pipe and write the governing equations.
When the pipe divides into two or more branches and again join together downstream to form a single pipe
then it is called as pipes in parallel. The governing equations are:
Q1 = Q2 + Q3 hf1 = hf2
36. Define equivalent pipe and write the equation to obtain equivalent pipe diameter.
The single pipe replacing the compound pipe with same diameter without change in discharge and
head loss is known as equivalent pipe.
L = L 1 + L2 + L 3
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(L/d ) = (L1/d1 ) + (L2/d2 ) + (L3/d3 )
37. What is meant by Moody‟s chart and what are the uses of Moody‟s chart?
The basic chart plotted against Darcy-Weisbach friction factor against Reynold‟s Number
(Re) for the variety of relative roughness and flow regimes. The relative roughness is the ratio of the mean
height of roughness of the pipe and its diameter (ε/D).
Moody‟s diagram is accurate to about 15% for design calculations and used for a large number of
applications. It can be used for non-circular conduits and also for open channels.
38. Define the terms a) Hydraulic gradient line [HGL] b) Total Energy line [TEL]
Hydraulic gradient line: It is defined as the line which gives the sum of pressure head and datum head
of a flowing fluid in a pipe with respect the reference line.
HGL = Sum of Pressure Head and Datum head
Total energy line: Total energy line is defined as the line which gives the sum of pressure head, datum
head and kinetic head of a flowing fluid in a pipe with respect to some reference line.
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TEL = Sum of Pressure Head, Datum head and Velocity head
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It is defined as that type of vertex flow in which some external torque is required to rotate the
fluid mass.
Example.
1.A vertical cylinder containing liquid which is rotated about its central axis with a constant
angular velocity. .
2.Flow of liquid inside the impeller of a centrifugal pump.
When no external torque is required to rotate the fluid mass, that type of flow is called free
vertex flow.
Example..
1.Flow of liquid through a hole provided at the bottom of a container.
2.A whirlpool in a river.
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motion?
(dp/ρ)+gdz+vdv=0
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8) What is bernoulli’s equation for real fluid?
(p1/ρg)+(v12/2g)+z1=(p2/ρg)+(v22/2g)+z2+hl where hl is the loss of
energy
(p/ρg)-Pressure.energy.
(v2/2g)=Kinetic
energy. z-Datum
energy.
10) State the application of Bernouillie’s equation ?
It has the application on the following measuring devices.
1.Orifice meter.
2.Venturimeter.
3.Pitot tube.
11) Define venturimeter?
A venturimeter is a device used for measuring the rate of flow of a fluid flowing through a
pipe.It consists of three parts,They are short converging part ,and throat a diverging part.
Where
cd-Co-efficient of venturimeter
a1-area of inlet
a2-area of throat.
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h-differenceinpressureheadsattheinletandatthethroat. g-
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acceleration due to gravity.
It is a device used for measuring the rate of flow of a fluid through a pipe.Orificemeter
consist of a flat circular plate which has a circular sharp edged hole called orifice meter.
The momentum equation states that net force acting on a fluid mass in equal to the
change in momentum per second in direction.This is given as
F=d(mv)/dt
The impulse momentum equation is given by F.dt=d(mv)
The moment of momentum equation states that the resultant torque acting on a rotating
fluid is equal to rate of change of moment of the momentum. Mathematically it is given as.
T=pq(v2r2-v1r1)
The pitot tube consist of a glass tube bent at right angles.It is based on the principle
that if the velocity of flow at a point becomes zero the pressure there isincreased due to
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conversion of kinetic energy into pressure energy.
17) Derive an equation for the resultant force exerted by a flowing fluid on a pipe bend?
Fx=PQ(v1-v2cos↵ )+P1A2-P2A2cos↵ .
Fy=PQ(-v2sin↵ )-P2A2sin↵ .
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Resultant force=(Fx2+Fy2)^1/2
And the angle made by the resultant force with horizontal direction is given by
It states that in a steady ideal flow of an incompressible fluid the total energy at any
point of the fluid is constant. The total energy consists of pressure energy, Kinetic energy and
potential energy.
(v1)=cv(2gh)^1/2 cv-Co-
efficient of pitot tube. (v 1)act-
Actual velocity. (2gh)^1/2 -
Theoritical velocity.
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be adopted to find the velocity at any point in a pipe by a
pitot tube?
The arrangements to be adopted are (1)Pitot tube along with vertical piezometer tube.(2)Pitot
tube connected with piezometer.(3)Pitot tube and vertical piezometer connected with a
differential U-tube manometer.
2. (dv/dt)(0,0,0)=0 (dv/dt)(0,0,0)=/0
.
1.It is defined as that type of flow It is defined as that type of flow in which
in which the velocity at any given the velocity at any given time changes with
time does not change with respect respect to time.
to space.
2.(dv/dt)t=constant=0 (dv/dt)t=constant=/0
1.Laminar flow is defined as that type It is defined as that type of flow in which
of flow in which the fluid particle movethe fluid particle moves ina zig-zag way
along well defined path or streamline
and all the streamline are straight and
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Reynolds number>4000.
Compressible flow is that type of flow in which the density of the fluid changes from point to
point.(eg)Flow of gasses through orifice nozzle and gas turbine.
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It is defined as a scalar function of space and time such that its negative derivative with
respect to any direction gives the fluid velocity in that direction.It is denoted by
Φ. U= -∂Φ/∂x,v=-∂Φ/∂y,w=-∂Φ/∂z.
40) Give the relation between stream function and velocity potential function?
u=-∂Φ/∂x and v=-∂Φ/∂y
u=-∂Ψ/∂y and v=-∂Ψ/∂x
u=-∂Φ/∂x=-∂Ψ/∂y and v=-∂Φ/∂y=-∂Ψ/∂x
Hence ∂Φ/∂x=∂Ψ/∂y
∂Φ/∂y=-∂Ψ/∂x
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1 +Sθ 2).
ii) Freevortexflow.
From center O
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density*vol
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∂p/∂r=pv 2
/r
11.What are the forces present in the fluid flow?
a) Gravity force (Fg)
b) Pressure force (Fp)
c) Force due to viscosity(Fv)
d) Force due to turbulence(Ft)
e) Force due to compressibility(Fo)
a =acc
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18. What is impulse momentum method?
F=m*a
But a=dv/dt
∴ F=m*dv/dt
=d/dt(mv)
F=d(mv)/dt
∴ F.dt=d(mv)
This is implse momentum
equation. Statement:
It states that the impulse of a force F acting ona fluid mass „m‟ in a
fhort interval of time dt is equal to the change of momentum d(mv) in the direction
of force.
P1/ρg+V12/2g+Z1=P2/ρg+V22/2g+Z2+h2
Where
P1/ρg=Pressure head at section 1
V12/2g=Velocity head at section
1
re head at section 2
V22/2g=Velocity head at section
2 Z2=datum head at section 2
hL=loss of energy between sections 1&2
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energy, power, etc are termed as derived quantities or secondary quantities because they can be expressed
by primary quantities.
4. Write the dimensions for the followings.
Force (F) - MLT-
-1 -2 2
Dynamic viscosity (μ) – ML T , ,
Power (P) -ML2T-
Mass density (ρ) – ML-3, 3
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dimensionless numbers. The laws on which the models are designed
for dynamic similarity are called Model laws or Laws of Similarity.
17. List thevarious model laws applied in model analysis.
Reynold‟s Model Law,
Froude‟s Model Law,
Euler‟s Model Law,
Weber Model Law,
Mach Model Law
18. State Reynold’s model law
For the flow, where in addition to inertia force the viscous force is the only other predominant force,
the similarity of flow in the model and its prototype can be established, if the Renold‟s number is same for
both the systems. This is known as Reynold‟s model law. Re(p) = Re(m)
19. State Froude’s model law
When the forces of gravity can be considered to be the only predominant force which controls the
motion in addition to the force of inertia, the dynamic similarities of the flow in any two such systems can
be established, if the Froude number for both the system is the same. This is known as Froude Model Law.
Fr(p) = Fr (m)
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iv. Differentiate between absolute pressure and gauge pressure and give suitable sample
conversion.
Show that the velocity potential exists. Determine the velocity potential
function and stream function.
12) Derive the continuity equation for a three dimensional incompressible flow.
13) The water level in a canal is regulated by a flat tipper gate.inclined at a 60o to
the bed. The tipper takes place about a fulcrum placed at a height of 1m
from the bed when the water level in the canal reaches a maximum value H.
Determine H.
1. Derive from.thebasic principle the Euler‟s Equation of motion in Cartesian co-
ordinate system and deduce the equation to Bernoulli‟s theorem for steady
irrotational flow.
2. Derive Darcy-Weisbach formula for frictional loss in a pipe.
3. What power is required per kilometer of an 8.0 cm pipe line to maintain a flow of
5.0 lps of castor oil having a dynamic viscosity of 9.8 Poise? Assume flow in
laminar.
4. Derive Euler‟s Equation of motion along a stream line and hence derive the
Bernoulli‟s theorem.
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u/v = 2(y/ δ) - (y/ δ) 2
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i A pipe system consist of three pipes arranged in series, the length of the
pipe are 1200m, 750m, and 600m. Diameters are 750mm, 600mm, and
450mm respectively. Transform the system to an equivalent 450mm
diameter pipe; also determine an equivalent diameter for the pipe 2550m
long.
i What is the separation of boundary layer? When it occurs? Discuss
the method for the control of boundary layer separation.
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2.The resistance „R‟ experienced by a partially, submerged body depends upon
the velocity „V‟, length of the body „l‟, viscosity of fluid „µ‟, density of the
fluid „ρ‟ and gravitational acceleration „g‟ ; Obtain expression for R.
3. State the reasons for construction distorted model of rivers and discuss the
various types of distortion in models. What are the merits and demerits of
5. In an aero3 plane model of size 1/10 of its prototype the pressure drop is
7.5kN/m . The model is tested in water. Find the corresponding pressure
drop in the prototype. Take density of air is 1.4 kg/m3, density of water
is 1000 kg/m3, viscosity of air is 0.00018 poise and viscosity of water is
0.01poise.
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